After returning a Samsung 4665 LCD due to bad HDMI issues a couple months ago, I am now ready to purchase again. I decided to look at the 5265 because I wanted a larger screen. I was pretty set on buying it until I noticed an unfamiliar Samsung next to it. Upon further inspection, I noticed that it was a 1080p plasma....for 1300 dollars cheaper!!! :eek: Then I found out that it (5084) comes with a two year warranty instead of one on the LCD. I really loved the Pioneer plasma next to it, but seven hundred bucks is seven hundred bucks, and I would probably be happy with the Sammy since the Pioneer wouldn't be right next to it in my bedroom. I guess that I am just getting confused as to which display to spend my hard earned cash on, as I will keep it for up to 5-6 years. So I guess my main question to all you knowledgeables would be "what would you spend your money on and why?'. I mainly watch movies with about 2 hrs of 360 play per day. Thanks guys, all input is appreciated. I hate going to the store a couple times a week and coming home empty handed because I can decide. :(

I still like the LCD better,Unless u r buying a Pio Elite I wouldnt buy a plasma...

Consider the 5084. Plasma is the way to go for watching movies and sports. But only buy if your going to pick up a 1080p blu-ray player. Net Flix has enough in stock so you can rent them instead of buying.

I've own this TV for two weeks and I am very much impressed with it's ability to display movies and HDTV. The colors are rich and the blacks are deep without losing detail.

Anyone else?

Anyone else?


I've had the 5084 for a month and I love it. No judder, awesome Blu-Ray, amazing HD, and tolerable SD. The colors are vibrant, the blacks are deep and detail is razor-sharp. I'll give you my picture settings if you go this route. It took me ALOT of time, but it makes a big difference to adjust to your viewing room. It will at least give you a place to start and tweak from there.

I really used to be a LCD guy, but this set has changed that. Trust me, if you game and/or watch sports and movies you CANNOT go wrong with this bad-boy.

PS3 is just spectacular(Ninja Gaiden Sigma & Resistance are jaw-dropping) and Blu-Ray is what this set was designed for.

Good Luck

I was about to make this very same thread. I cant decide which to buy. I use my HTPC a lot to play divx files and such that arent really that great in quality. They look pretty good on my 37 1080P westinghouse right now but when I move into my new apartment the westinghouse is going to be a computer monitor only. So which of these would be better for HTPC viewing? Ill be watching Hi-def content also. I also have a 360, Wii, and Ps3. Dont play many fast action games so that really isnt an issue with me. I really like the plasma cause I can get it for 2300. But I'll pay the extra few hundred dollars for the LCD if its worth it.